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U.S. inflation rises again and stays well above the Fed’s target. A rate hike could be in play.

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The main inflation gauge used by the Federal Reserve to set U.S. interest rates rose at an elevated rate in July, potentially pushing the Federal Reserve closer to a vote to raise interest rates next month.

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U.S. inflation rises again and stays well above the Fed’s target. A rate hike could be in play.

The main inflation gauge used by the Federal Reserve to set U.S. interest rates rose at an elevated rate in July, potentially pushing the Federal Reserve closer to a vote to raise interest rates next month.